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Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you have school-aged kids, you'll attend them. And if you're a teacher, you'll schedule them. They're quick, they're important, and they're just the tip of the iceberg for developing a strong teacher-parent-student relationship.

SignUp.com makes it easy for both parents and teachers to make the most of their time together. From scheduling to reminders, from planning checklists to student follow-ups, your conference will be meaningful and easy! Please check out our helpful idea-center articles and resources below:

 

Learn how to use SignUp.com for parent-teacher conference scheduling here:

 

Teachers - we asked top teachers to share their tips for showing parents how much you value their child's presence in your classroom, and how to surface strengths and address concerns.   

Parents - check out this helpful reference of what to do before, during and after your conference to get the most out of your teacher meeting.

 

Include students in the conversation with these helpful tips and conversation starters.

Back to School Tips for ALL Types of Moms!

If kids come in all shapes and sizes with varying needs and dreams, so do moms! But every parent has a few similarities – the main thing being not enough hours in the day. (#amiright?)

Here’s where SignUp.com has got your back, smoothing out the school chaos and helping organize all the fun events revolving around your kids this school year. Be a Back to School Hero!

Class Parties, Snack Helpers, Reading Mom, Lunch Servers, Teacher Group Gifts

And don’t forget all the extra-curricular activities that come with the back-to-school season.

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Swim, Football, Dance, Band, Clubs, Little League

We’ve got a terrific line up of back to school tips for all types of moms!

1. Busy Mom? Amy Barseghian of BestofLifeMag.com says: It’s Okay to say NO, and still be your kid’s hero.
2. From a Teacher who is also a Mom: Carly Brydon of LipGlossandCrayons.com explains 7 ways to volunteer and be your TEACHER’s Hero!
3. First time School mom Molly Budde of RaisingBuddiesblog.com shares ideas on how to ease into the school routine with young kids.
4. Creative Mom Melodee Fiske over at SpaceshipsandLaserbeams.com created a free 1^st day school printable (and an inspired tuna melt sandwich idea to surprise a kiddo for after school!).
5. Victoria Armijo is a former teacher and she gives her insider tips for a smooth transition from lazy summer days to early nights and meet the teacher events! Read all 8 of her ideas over on ABCCreativeLearning.com.
6. Prepared Mom: Do you Visit your child’s school a week before it starts? We think that’s a brilliant idea! Several more pro-mom tips from Michelle Petersen over at TheMumsyBlog.com.

And a few Bonus Tips while we’re at it!

• #aintnobodygottimeforthatdanglist Enjoy this oh so REAL (and hilarious) take on the 4 types of back to school moms – by Jennifer Burby at TheChampagneSupernova.com
• Kelly Tomlinson of LiveLoveTexas.com helps with Kindergarten readiness.
• Did you know SignUp.com is perfect for organizing all your Scouting needs? Use it to make your life easier when you oversee popcorn sales, campouts, Blue & Gold Dinners plus Den & Pack Meetings! Check out Elia Garrison’s Father/Son Scout photos on Conservamome.com.

How is your Back2School season shaping up? Share your back to school photos and grams using #OurBack2School and check out how everyone else is celebrating the beginning of another school year.

It's Back-to-School for Everyone: Room Parent Checklist

So you're the new Room Parent! Start the year off strong with this Room Parent - Teacher Checklist. Get aligned on volunteer support needs to upcoming forms and waivers for the year to party dates and plans. This year you won't miss a beat! Get the full article here.

Its Almost Snack Duty Season!

With back-to-school and the return of fall sports, get ready parents - its snack duty season! Check out these awesome recommendations from our friends at FamilyFun.

When Fall comes around you'll be looking for new and fun snack recipes and time-saving tips to keep you on the ball! You found those tips and tricks right here! Soccer snacks, school and after-school snacks, group snacks – whatever you’re after, you’ll find fresh, healthy and easy snacks in our latest eBook: The Ultimate Group Snack Guide from FamilyFun Magazine and SignUp.com.

It's time to get snackin’! 

 

The Ultimate Group Snack Guide for Teams, Classroom, Scouts and more from SignUp.com